Chapter 2, Battle of Shanghai (2)

The most important thing is that it is too quiet

"Because of strategic value," Yang Kai said decisively. "Captain Liu, do you still remember the analogy that Instructor William made before he left?"

What does the leader want to do, provoke us? This is really underestimating us!" Standing alongside Yang Kai was a middle-aged officer in his thirties, who at that moment was frowning, his expression somewhat bemused.

Yang Kai recognized it; this is a 7 mm small-caliber Mauser rifle manufactured in Germany, and it is a second-generation modified version with an optical sight and half of the stock cut off. Although this type of rifle is not as simple and convenient as the standard rifles in everyone's hands, it possesses two advantages that the developers of the standard rifle could never hope to achieve.

I would rather she were dead, but unfortunately, Sakura was captured by the Japanese army

"So, why did you absolutely refuse to let me lead everyone in a fight last night and at dawn to boost our morale? As a result, you see, the conflict with that gentleman on the other side has deepened again," Liu Zishu said, spreading his hands.

"Zishu, how many are left in our class..." After a moment, Yang Kai finally managed to squeeze out a sentence with great effort, then picked up the water bottle and drank deeply.

I understand. Now you go over there, occupy the high ground, and observe the movements of the Japanese army at all times. If any issues arise, immediately signal us with flags. Is there any problem?

"This useless thing is of no use to me; a scope is all I need," the one-eyed dragon replied淡淡地, without taking it, simply unfastening the canvas bag he had slung over his back and opening it.

I hope I am just being too sensitive!" At this point, Yang Kai chuckled self-deprecatingly. However, the moment he looked up, he could no longer smile, for he saw the cyclops stationed on the high ground, who was now raising a small green flag high and desperately waving it in the direction of the crowd

Hearing his words, Yang Kai took a breath: "Then at this distance, if the Japanese army launches another amphibious landing, will you be able to hit the designated target?"

Zi Shu ... ...

"It is because you know I like her that you didn't say anything, right?" Liu Zishu murmured to herself

Before Yang Kai could say anything further, Liu Zishu's entire face turned ashen, and she spoke in a low voice

Enemy attack ! ! ! ... ...

Yes. Yang Kai nodded: "One plus one can sometimes equal ten; but at other times, it only equals zero! We are a unique team, with all the best equipment and training in the country, unparalleled. However, this also creates our limitations, as the disparity in configuration with other ragtag forces, and even the central army, is simply too great. Therefore, we can only be used as a special operations force. If we are dispersed, mixed, and combined with them into a single unit, the combat effectiveness displayed will be negligible."

"Captain Liu, I know you trust me, and I also understand the difficulties you face, but I too have my own unspoken concerns. Don't you feel it? Given the character of the Japanese army, it is unlikely that they would easily retreat due to the failure of two small-scale group charges. Yet, from this morning until now, the enemy has only engaged in shelling without taking any military action. What could this possibly be for?"

I know you have always liked her

Because everyone knows what fate awaits a young and beautiful woman who falls into the hands of the Japanese army

His words are not without doubt

Here is the telescope for you! Yang Kai handed over the item in his hand

The view through the crosshair is very clear, and even the cyclops can see the man with the black beard in the trench, facing him, pulling down his pants to urinate

Observing the busy crowd, Yang Kai smiled and sat down on the stone beside Liu Zishu

"Yang Kai, are we just going to sit here and do nothing?" After a long pause, the silent Liu Zishu asked.

I only received the news from the intelligence department the day before yesterday, and at that time, I did not dare to tell you Liu Zishu's teeth were chattering audibly

His judgment card consists of only one: either the opponent falls down, or he himself falls down

Then Zhao Ying ... ...

"Zi Shu?" Yang Kai's gaze trembled

Liu Zishu proudly raised her head: "As of July 1937, among the sixty graduates of the third class of the sixth term of the Whampoa Military Academy, except for Liu Zishu and Yang Kai, all the others have sacrificed their lives for the country"

No one brings up the topic of Zhao Ying with any disappointment anymore

Perhaps they are reorganizing it! Liu Zishu stroked her chin

I do not know why, from beginning to end, I have always had a sense of foreboding

A tear rolled down from Yang Kai's cheek to the side of his jaw

Let this serious fellow become so terrified.

Greater shooting distance, more accurate shooting precision

The 9-tube, 2-biscuit, and two door mortars are entrusted to you. Stone, go and clear out the detonators and explosives from the package, the more the better. The rest of you, keep your guns at the ready and stand by in place

"Are you saying ... ... " Liu Zishu seemed to have an epiphany

"Calm down, do not forget, you are a soldier!" Liu Zishu reprimanded.

At this moment, that eccentric individual has completed the assembly of several components hidden within the package

However, Yang Kai... the middle-aged officer changed his tone: "The order we received is to assist the 32nd Division in defending the Wenzhao River. Why did you make me refuse that invitation from Commander Zhao and choose to camp here?"

Liu Zishu holds a yellowed black-and-white photograph in her hand, in which a crowd of young men and women can be seen, each with a flower-like smile on their lips, full of vitality

For the time being, it is like this. Yang Kai pulled a blade of grass, chewed it in his mouth, and said: "But I estimate that soon everyone will have work to do"

Upon hearing this statement, Yang Kai suddenly stood up, his face turning ashen. However, he was pressed back down again by Liu Zishu, who stood up right after him.

Bang! The canteen slipped from the hand and fell.

"Team Leader Liu, what are you looking at? You seem so focused"

Keren had already fallen during the air battle in Hangzhou. Sun Changzhou's special operations brigade was completely annihilated by the Japanese Ninth Division, and he took his own life with a gun.

After the exquisite craftsmanship, what comes into view is a sleek, elongated semi-automatic rifle. The polish of the barrel indicates that the owner has taken great care in its maintenance.

"When something unusual occurs, there must be something sinister behind it, so we cannot put these two eggs in one basket to avoid being wiped out by the enemy in one fell swoop." Lowering his head, Yang Kai removed the magazine and blew into the gap of the metal slot: "One-eyed dragon, can you estimate how far we are from the water-land boundary point of the riverbank?"

Approximately 230 meters, with an error margin within the centimeter range

Wu Keren, Sun Changzhou, when did they leave, why do I not know...

A hand was frozen in mid-air, and Yang Kai's expression was somewhat awkward. However, in the end, he still smiled kindly and directed his gaze towards the one-eyed dragon who was engrossed in work.

Upon Liu Zishu's remark, even those around were affected, casting wary glances in all directions. The lingering black smoke had enveloped the entire sky and earth, and the air was thick with the scent of natron. Occasionally, a crow's mournful cry pierced the silence, and even the autumn insects in the grass seemed to have fallen silent at that moment

When the scale line was stuck on the riverbank, he withdrew his left hand, raised his thumb towards the sunlight, and began the function calculation

Thus, it became the favorite of the snipers

Liu Zishu seemed to have anticipated that Yang Kai would inquire about this young woman, as she subtly shifted her finger, revealing a captivating smile from the woman in the photograph.

The wind suddenly became cool, a chill that pierced to the bone

I will give it a try! A strange figure, covered in a net of weeds, pushed through the crowd and emerged. His hat was pulled low, nearly obscuring half of his face. One eye shone brightly, while the other was covered by a black ribbon. Two-thirds of the way down the ribbon, a thick scar ran from his forehead to his jaw, resembling a flesh-colored earthworm that twisted left and right with his facial expressions, sending chills down one's spine

The one-eyed dragon, this man of unsightly appearance, is the strongest and the only sniper elite in the teaching squad

It seems that this person had once suffered a fatal injury; although he was fortunate enough to survive, he lost an eye. No wonder Yang Kai referred to him as the 'One-Eyed Dragon'

Of course, he did not have any particular peculiarities. After a brief pause, he continued to shift the muzzle of the gun towards the boundary line of the riverbank. The surging tide flowed incessantly, washing away the stains of blood on the rocks, while several unclaimed corpses stared wide-eyed, their bodies half-naked.

What exactly happened

The one-eyed dragon shook his head expressionlessly, put away his gun, and climbed the mountain directly

Stone, 9 of circles, 2 of cakes, come out!

It is still the same saying, today is too quiet

This time, the Cyclops did not respond immediately; instead, he pondered for a moment before speaking: "My gun is acceptable, but your guns cannot be compared to the *illustrations*.

What does it mean

In the team, three soldiers stepped forward, standing tall with straightened backs. Shitou was a square-faced man with a dark complexion, Erbing had a slender build, resembling a polished bamboo pole, while Jiutong had a sharp face and a pair of eyes darting around, resembling a gambler.

Ah! Liu Zishu sighed with a sense of emotion: "No wonder that bearded German fellow said that his greatest gain from coming to China was meeting a genius like you."

In the lower right corner, there is a line of text: Commemorative of the 6th Graduation of Huangpu Military Academy

With a slight cough, the one-eyed man raised his rifle to his shoulder, aiming the muzzle towards the distance, making slight adjustments. Then, slowly and silently, he brought his eye close to the scope.

Enemy attack! The voice of the Cyclops was torn and swayed by the wind, infinitely amplifying, yet from the tone, one could still discern the terror of the other party at this moment

Just as everyone was puzzled and confused, the distant horizon echoed with the roar of engines.

It is too quiet...

I clearly observed both before and after the two attacks, and hardly any casualties occurred. The discipline of the Japanese army is strict; unless there are serious injuries, it is impossible for them to reorganize. Moreover, we have been observing all day and have not seen any unusual movements from them. Yang Kai shook his head dismissively: "The most important thing is..."

The two individuals gazed intensely at each other, but ultimately, reason led Yang Kai to relent and lower his defenses.

Upon seeing these words, Yang Kai's lips trembled noticeably, his brows furrowed tightly, and his face was taut as if he were deliberately suppressing something. Yet, his eyes could not help but linger on each vibrant face one by one

It doesn't matter," Yang Kai said淡淡地: "There are at least eight thousand people who misunderstand us, so we won't miss this one!